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Mushroom Minestrone
Minestrone has a rich history dating back to the second century BC when Rome conquered Italy and monopolized the commercial and road networks. During this time, economic growth flourished allowing Italians access to a multitude of new vegetables. Gathering ingredients from leftover meals, Italian peasants popularized this ‘poor man’s soup’ into a delicious one-pot meal. Common ingredients included beans, onions, celery, carrots, fresh herbs, and pasta. I like to believe that aromatic spices like cinnamon and black pepper were also added. Meat or sausage was and is still used sometimes as a base.
In many versions of this soup, the beans are what create the magic in the minestrone, however, do use this recipe as a guide when making your own. Given the enormous popularity of new mushrooms on the market, try using your choice of mushrooms.
Minestrone has a rich history dating back to the second century BC when Rome conquered Italy and monopolized the commercial and road networks. During this time, economic growth flourished allowing Italians access to a multitude of new vegetables. Gathering ingredients from leftover meals, Italian peasants popularized this ‘poor man’s soup’ into a delicious one-pot meal. Common ingredients included beans, onions, celery, carrots, fresh herbs, and pasta. I like to believe that aromatic spices like cinnamon and black pepper were also added. Meat or sausage was and is still used sometimes as a base.
In many versions of this soup, the beans are what create the magic in the minestrone, however, do use this recipe as a guide when making your own. Given the enormous popularity of new mushrooms on the market, try using your choice of mushrooms.
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120 Minutes
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Notes & Variations
- Mutti is a brand of tomato products from Italy that taste very close to fresh good tomatoes.
- We use a white bean similar to cannellini; however, red beans, garbanzo, or black beans can also be delicious in this soup.
- Kale and cabbage make an excellent addition to the soup. Add at the end to wilt.
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Notes & Variations
- Mutti is a brand of tomato products from Italy that taste very close to fresh good tomatoes.
- We use a white bean similar to cannellini; however, red beans, garbanzo, or black beans can also be delicious in this soup.
- Kale and cabbage make an excellent addition to the soup. Add at the end to wilt.
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Cooking with wine is the way to go.
Have a go at the dishes below (both feature white wine for extra tastiness).
& HAVE A GLASS WHILE YOU'RE AT IT
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